About
Nestled within the beautiful surroundings of Rowntree Park in York, the Rowntree Park Reading Cafe offers a delightful escape for visitors. This much-loved spot, boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, combines the comfort of a cafe with a serene, reading-friendly atmosphere. It’s a perfect place to unwind after a stroll through the park or to meet friends and family.
Guests can enjoy a yummy range of breakfast options available in the mornings, followed by an equally scrummy lunch menu served until mid-afternoon. Reviewers frequently praise the good quality food, excellent and fast service, and the overall cozy and relaxing ambiance. It's often bustling with activity, particularly popular with families and local park-goers seeking a welcoming place to refresh.
Visiting Information
The Rowntree Park Reading Cafe is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing consistent hours for your convenience. The cafe is fully wheelchair accessible, offering dedicated parking, an accessible entrance, wheelchair-friendly restrooms, and comfortable seating. A variety of payment methods are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, NFC payments, and cash, ensuring a smooth experience for all guests.
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Showing 5 of 174 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Very good food, Excellent service and fast! Cozy and relaxing.
Good place but shame about the price of the beef stew for a small portion - would have tasted better at 6.95 rather than 2 quid more! Nice quality though; very busy with mums and young kids, but it depends on time you go I suppose. Overall, good but would prefer more genuine and better value.
A Fantastisch Wee Café In The Wonderful Rowntree Park. A Small But Yummy 😋 Range Of Breakfast Food On Offer Between 9 And 11.30am And Equally Scrummy 😋 Lunch Menu 11.30 To 2.30pm Well Worth A Visit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 Boarderline 11.
What a great little find. We found this place after a brisk stroll in the park and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Friendly service, great atmosphere, yummy coffee and the best bit was that we had to wait 10 minutes for the scones to finish baking! Delicious!
It is a lovely coffee shop/library. Friendly staff, and excellent home made food options, as well as a variety of toasted sandwiches, cakes and scones. Beautiful views of the park
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📍 Rowntree Park Lodge, Richardson St, York YO23 1JU, UK
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Rowntree Park Lodge, Richardson St, York YO23 1JU, UK
Phone
01904 551489Opening Hours
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